Criminal justice courses

Take criminal justice courses with our faculty who are also leaders in the criminal justice systems. They are captains, lieutenants, safety directors, sheriffs, judges, wardens and more, who share their working knowledge of how local, state and federal law enforcement, judicial and correctional agencies interact with the criminal justice system.

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5-6 week courses

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Why take criminal justice courses with us?

Whether you’re looking to learn more about the criminal justice system, or an interesting topic to meet your general education requirement, our courses can help you meet your needs in 5-6 weeks each.

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at 866-354-1800

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Build foundational knowledge

Choose from criminal justice classes that provide a look into key topics such as criminology, corrections, ethics, forensics, juvenile justice systems and the courts system.

Understand a complex system better

The criminal justice system requires the cooperation of many agencies and organizations in order to operate effectively. Understanding how this complicated system works is a crucial component to understanding how society functions.

Get affordable pricing

Our prices are competitive and fixed. And, if this course can help you in the workplace, check to see if your employer will cover you for it.

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Consider an undergraduate degree

If you like the way these criminal justice courses fit into your busy life or help you bring new skills to your job, check with an enrollment representative to see if you can apply them toward one of these degree programs.

Bachelor degree

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration

associate's degree

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

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After you’ve completed your courses, you can request your official transcripts be sent directly to you or your school of choice.

Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice. If you have a question contact us at (866) 354-1800.

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